The Echoes of Mars News

[p]The Echoes of Mars is featured in Steam Tower Defense Fest 2026.[/p][p][/p][p]It is a voxel-style tower defence game on Mars, made by me solo, and it is part of the event running from March 9 to March 16. Thanks to everyone supporting the game![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p]

[p]Good Sol to You, Strategists![/p][p]Update 1.20 is now available, focused on cleaner pacing, better stability, and stronger foundations for future content.[/p][p][/p][h3]What’s New in 1.20[/h3]

• [p]Dialogue Pass: Filler dialogue has been removed, leaving the most important story moments and key interactions.[/p]
• [p]UI Text Fixes: Text rendering issues have been resolved (including engine-side improvements from the Unity 6 upgrade).[/p]
• [p]Tower Deletion Visual Fix: Deleting towers while the game is paused now correctly shows the visual deletion state.[/p]
• [p]Tile Occupancy Fix: Fixed an issue where a tile could still appear occupied after a tower had already been deleted.[/p]

[p][/p][h3]Under the Hood[/h3][p]This update also includes major technical improvements to speed up development and improve long-term stability:[/p]

• [p]Better internal automation for versioning, pre-build prep, tagging, and release flow.[/p]
• [p]Ongoing code refactors for readability and maintainability, especially in core systems.[/p]
• [p]Groundwork for future extensibility (including long-term plans around custom content workflows).[/p]

[p]Thank you for the continued feedback and support.
Every report and suggestion helps shape the game.[/p]

[h3]Get an inside look at the game's development with this exclusive bundle. You'll get to see my sketches and drafts, as well as watch video commentary from me discussing the game's creation. This DLC is a way to show your support for indie game development and doesn't affect the gameplay in any way.[/h3]

[h2]Thank you for your support![/h2]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2998170/The_Echoes_of_Mars__Supporter_Pack_DLC/



https://store.steampowered.com/app/2998170/The_Echoes_of_Mars__Supporter_Pack_DLC/

[h3]Good Sol to You, Strategists![/h3]

This update includes several improvements designed to enhance your gameplay experience:

• Animated Intro: Immerse yourself with the new animated introduction.
  
• Wave Variability: Encounter more diverse and challenging waves of enemies, keeping every battle fresh.
  
• Rebalanced Enemies: Enjoy a more balanced combat experience with reworked enemy stats and behaviours.
  
• Various Fixes: Bug-fixes and minor improvements.
  

I also wish to inform you that the Journal feature has been postponed to Update 1.20. I apologise for the delay and appreciate your understanding as I continue to refine this key aspect of the game.

[h3]These updates improve the overall gameplay experience. Thank you for your continued support and feedback![/h3]

[h3]Good Sol to You, Strategists![/h3]

Explore the details of the user interface of our game in the following UI showcase!



Check out the UI showcase now: Behance Link